2024-01-09 12:01:37
When writing temperature degrees, doubts often arise, so a series of keys are offered below.
1. Degree Celsius
He name, Strictly speaking, it is degree Celsius (with the name of the scientist in capital letters), although outside of technical contexts it is used degree centigrade or simply degree.
2. 23 °C, with space between the number and the symbol
He symbol internationally established is °Cwhich consists of a small circle followed without letter space C. A space is left between the number and the symbol: 23 °C.
In non-specialized writings, only the circle is sometimes used and in that case it is written glued to the number: 23°. In technical contexts, and in accordance with international standards, this symbol is reserved for degrees of angle, which is a value it also has in general, as in “It turned 180°.”
On the other hand, instead of the symbol it is also possible to write its name, that is, 23 degrees o 23 degrees Celsius.
3. The symbol includes a circle, not a o not a zero
The circle is often replaced for a zero or for a obut they are not the correct spellings. If you opted for the o Due to typographical limitations, it is preferable not to add an underline (it is therefore not 23 oC), but in any case a point is not added.
4. The number and the symbol, on the same line
There should not be a line break between the number and the symbolfor which a non-dividing space or other resource adjusted to the medium used can be used.
5. Kelvin, and not Kelvin degree
Occasionally another temperature unit appears in the press called kelvin (and not Kelvin degree), symbol K (no °K)but is normally limited to scientific texts.
6. Grado Fahrenheitsymbol °F
You can also find the Grado Fahrenheit, although it is a unit that should be avoided in countries where it is not official, so it is advisable to convert it to degree Celsius. Its symbol is °F.
These units, as explained by Orthographyare regulated in the International System of Units, which in many countries has been totally or partially incorporated into their legislation and which is complemented by the International System of Quantities (ISO 80000).
Use All modern keyboards allow you to enter the degree symbol in one way or another. Thus, in Windows it is achieved with the combination Alt + 248, while in MacOS it is Opt + Shift + 8, although it could vary depending on the keyboard configuration. In Linux it depends on the specific distribution. Additionally, some programs define or allow you to define shortcuts. There are even sources that contain the combination °C as a single character.
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